'Start a new chapter': RPS reinstates fired bus drivers after tensions between the union and division
The agreement requires bus drivers to no longer conduct mass call outs and not receive the flat two hour overtime pay.
The Bridge
Spanning the city
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New rules aim to simplify development review process in Richmond
The changes could have big implications by making it easier and therefore cheaper for developers to build new homes.
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By the numbers: Districts 3 and 6 top list for most code violations in 2024
More than half of the violations were classified as environmental, like out-of-control vegetation and piles of trash or other junk.
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Richmond-based election forecaster finds a niche with state legislative contests
Nuttycombe wants to create more interest in state government as a whole, feeling it is largely ignored in the current environment.
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Density debate hits home on Hanover Ave. with proposal for 8 houses on 2 lots
“You can’t just put it in one area of the city and say the far West End’s immune from it.”

‘Room to breathe’: Contract workers want better pay to clean and protect city buildings
The Council’s budget analysts indicated $1.7 million would fund the raises.
Recent Headlines
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Polystyrene ban begins Tuesday, but small businesses are exempt for another year
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Water main broke on Hermitage Saturday morning
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Richmond and Henrico’s joint water meeting set for Monday afternoon
Richmond and Henrico County officials will convene together Monday afternoon for a joint meeting on how to strengthen the local water system after multiple disruptions and outages this year. -
On Faith and Values: Dreaming— and ‘Lightening Up’
I met an elderly fellow recently who told me of a dream he’d had as a younger man and its impact it’s in his life. -
Protestors rally outside Chesterfield courthouse as ICE enters fourth day of detainments
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Fire erupts in Shockoe, displacing three people
There were no injuries from the fire, but two firefighters were treated for heat exhaustion.
City Government
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‘Room to breathe’: Contract workers want better pay to clean and protect city buildings
The Council’s budget analysts indicated $1.7 million would fund the raises.
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Education
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'Start a new chapter': RPS reinstates fired bus drivers after tensions between the union and division
The agreement requires bus drivers to no longer conduct mass call outs and not receive the flat two hour overtime pay.
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Features
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Richmond issues about 11,000 parking tickets a month. We dug into the data.
In total, offenders paid $42.9 million in parking tickets over an 8-year period.
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Local News
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Polystyrene ban begins Tuesday, but small businesses are exempt for another year
Large vendors with 20 or more locations in the state must stop using the containers by Tuesday.
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Newsletter
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June 30 Newsletter: City's contract workers fight for raises
Plus, Richmond gave out more than 4,000 notices of violation to property owners last year, and we've got the data. And this afternoon brings yet another water meeting, featuring Richmond and Henrico officials.
Sports
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As VCU rebuilds its basketball team, local ties will be a priority
The new coach said VCU offers in-state athletes a great opportunity to build their brand on their home turf.
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